Recent Obituaries

Ronald R. Thumma

Ronald R. Thumma

Apr 23, 2026

Ronald Ray Thumma (age 83) of Carlisle passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Chapel Pointe. He was born on August 11, 1942, in Carlisle to the late Mervin “Ike” and Ruth (Mackey) Thumma.

Ron grew up on a farm in South Middleton Twp where he learned his strong work ethic. He went to Boiling Springs High School and graduated...

Ross R. Quinn

Ross R. Quinn

Apr 21, 2026

Ross Roosevelt Quinn, a longtime resident of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2026. Ross was born on September 8, 1947, in Prichard, Alabama to Willie C. Quinn and Carlie Earl Roberts. He attended George Washington Carver Elementary School and graduated from Mattie T. Blount High School in 1965. He accepted Christ at an early age...

Derek T. Morrison

Derek T. Morrison

Apr 15, 2026

Derek T. Morrison, 47, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 15, 1978, in Camp Hill to Michelle (Schoppy) Lupfer and the late David W. Morrison Jr. He was the devoted husband of Megan Morrison for the last six years.

Derek graduated from West Perry High...

Edward Lee Kennedy

Edward Lee Kennedy

Apr 14, 2026

Edward Lee Kennedy, 83, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 14, 1942, in Greason, Cumberland County, and was a son of the late Joseph Kennedy and Mary (Mixell) Kennedy.

Ed worked for 40 plus years with B & W Quality Growers and retired as a foreman. Ed enjoyed watching television,...

Paul R. Baer

Paul R. Baer

Apr 12, 2026

Paul R. Baer Sr., 93, of Carlisle died on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1932, in Shermans Dale and was a son of the late Chester C. Baer and Elen M. (Sheriff) Baer. Paul was married to the late Virginia C. (Butler) Baer who passed away on October 2, 1993. Also preceding him in death...

Lona F. Head

Lona F. Head

Apr 12, 2026

Lona F. Head, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Cumberland Crossings. Lona was born on March 23, 1938, in Oil City, LA and was a daughter of the late D.C. Hunt and Martha (Jobe) Hunt. She was the widow of Master Chief Petty Officer (Ret) Glen Head, he passed on May 3, 1999.

Lona graduated from...

Ellen M. Roesler

Ellen M. Roesler

Apr 10, 2026

Ellen M. Roesler passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10th, 2026, at the age of 69. She was born on November 27th, 1956, in Harper, Liberia and was the daughter of the late Daniel Morrison and Gbou ( Wee) Morrison.

Ellen spent most of her life in Liberia where she became a third-grade schoolteacher and raised her children. Ellen moved to...

Donald P. Chestnut

Donald P. Chestnut

Apr 7, 2026

Donald P. Chestnut, 86, of Carlisle, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, with his loving family faithfully by his side. He was born on March 20, 1940, at home in Newville during a blizzard to the late Bruce R. and Martha (Armolt) Chestnut. He now...

Ronald Lee Brehm

Ronald Lee Brehm

Apr 2, 2026

Ronald Lee Brehm, 92, of Carlisle, was called home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin F. and Rebecca Rutz Brehm, one brother, Kenneth R. (age 10), and his beloved wife of over 50 years, Delores Jane (Magee) Brehm. He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Steffen...

Marlin E. Stoudt

Marlin E. Stoudt

Mar 23, 2026

Marlin E. Stoudt, 64, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Claremont Nursing Center. He was born on February 8, 1962, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Kenneth Stoudt and Grace (Penner) Stoudt.

Marlin worked as a warehouseman for many years but valued his time away from work more than anything. He was happiest...

Lawrence A. Barone

Lawrence A. Barone

Mar 23, 2026

Lawrence A. “Larry” Barone, 86, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at UPMC Carlisle. He was born on December 24, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Frank and Anna (Baldassarri) Barone. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Vivian F. (Bozzo) Barone.

Lawrence graduated from New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, NY. He was a...

Rosemary E. Harrison

Rosemary E. Harrison

Mar 22, 2026

Rosemary E. Harrison, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle. She was born in Bristol, PA on December 2, 1944, to the late Richard Gross and Eva (Burkhardt) Gross. She was married to her loving husband of forty-two years, George E. Harrison.

Rose graduated from Delhaas High School in Bristol, PA. She worked...

Carolyn J. Moffitt

Carolyn J. Moffitt

Mar 22, 2026

Carolyn Jean (Hoch) Moffitt, 80, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on November 16, 1945, in Carlisle, to the late Retha (Crites) Kingsborough. She was the widow of Ralph Moffitt.

Carolyn graduated from Big Spring High School in Newville with the class of 1966. She spent many years as a...

Robert E. Williams

Robert E. Williams

Mar 21, 2026

Robert E. Williams Sr., 82, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1943, in Higginsport, Ohio, to the late Marshall and Isabelle (Morehead) Williams. He was married to his beloved wife, Lynn E. (Wrightstone) Williams, for thirty-six years.

Robert was raised in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, and graduated from Fleming County...

Betty J. Koplitz

Betty J. Koplitz

Mar 20, 2026

Betty J. Koplitz (Peggy Theiler) 98, died March 20, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by family, friends and flowers. She was born March 20, 1928, the first day of spring, on the family farm in Humbird, Wisconsin to William and Emma (Trachsel) Theiler.

Peggy, as she was known to family and friends from a very young age, was unofficially renamed when...

Laura M. Jedlowski

Laura M. Jedlowski

Mar 17, 2026

Laura M. Jedlowski, 69, of Boiling Springs, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2026, at home.  A full obituary will be announced when complete.

Mary R. Roush

Mary R. Roush

Mar 16, 2026

Mary R. (Lundy) Fantaski Roush, 95, of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.  She was born on December 6, 1930, in Renovo and was a daughter of the late Earl F. Lundy and Mary Velma (Wilson) Lundy.  She was the widow of Charles Roush who passed away on August 29, 2012, and Donald...

Vance W. Clelan

Vance W. Clelan

Mar 7, 2026

Vance W. Clelan, 101, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home.  He was born on June 2, 1924, in Landisburg, Perry County and was a son of the late Raymond Earl Clelan and Nellie (Fry) Clelan.  He was married to Jean (Ruhl) Clelan who passed away on July 4, 1982.

Vance...

Letitia F. Ro

Letitia F. Ro

Mar 6, 2026

Letitia F. Ro, 53, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 6, 2026, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born on February 8, 1973, in Staten Island, NY to the late Joe and Barbara (Mirabito) Malkowicz. She was the loving wife of Jooik Ro for the last 33 years.

Letitia graduated from Northern High School in Dillsburg...

Lewis T. Patterson, M.D.

Lewis T. Patterson, M.D.

Mar 6, 2026

Lewis T. Patterson, MD, 96, passed away peacefully at his home on March 6, with his loving family by his side. Born in Halifax, Pennsylvania, on October 15, 1929, he was the son of the late L. Don and Florence (nee Brymesser) Patterson. Raised in Carlisle, he graduated from Carlisle High School in 1947 and Franklin & Marshall College...